Sugar is Bitter

In India, where sweets spell celebration, the chances of being sugar dependent are high. What's worrying is that most of us are clueless about the amount of sugar we consume in a day. In the last 50 years, sugar consumption in India has gone up from 5% to 13% of sugar produced globally.

So what harm can sugar do? It provides empty calories or false nourishments. In simple terms, it means it provides you energy but no nutritional sustenance. In fact, processed sugar (table sugar) has no minerals and often leeches minerals from the body.

Here's a closer look at how sugar can mess with your health, from head to toe.

(1) MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF DEPRESSION:

A balanced and nutritious diet can positively impact your mood, whereas consuming excessive added sugar and processed foods can potentially influence your emotional well-being.

(2) DRAINS YOUR ENERGY:

Foods that contain a high amount of added sugar cause a rapid increase in blood sugar and insulin levels, resulting in a temporary surge of energy. However, this energy boost is short-lived.

(3) MAY SPEED UP THE SKIN AGING PROCESS:

Wrinkles are a natural sign of skin aging. However, poor food choices can worsen wrinkles and speed up the aging process. A diet rich in refined carbohydrates and sugar can increase the production of AGEs.